Dodge Dart 2013–2016 car dimensions: 4672 mm long, 1830 mm wide and 1465 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,445 kg. Braked towing is 450 kg.
The SE cabin starts basic with a soft-touch dash, cloth seats, power windows, manual seats, AM/FM/CD radio and four speakers, plus a heater. Air conditioning comes in a package. Higher trims add dual-zone automatic climate control, an 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen, cruise control, ParkView reverse camera and ParkSense sensors. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-path detection is packaged on upper grades. No factory Android Auto, CarPlay, AEB or lane keep appears.
Trunk volume is 13.1 cubic feet. A folding rear seat is standard. 60/40 split-folding with pass-through is available on higher trims.
Maximum braked towing is 1000 lb on 2.0L and 2.4L engines. Towing is not recommended with the 1.4L turbo. Sport suspension is on the GT.
The cabin offers soft-touch surfaces on the instrument panel with bright accents and cloth Denim seats. It feels roomy for a compact with solid front and rear space plus a quiet ride from the laminated acoustic windshield and noise-reduction materials. Seats are six-way manual on the SE with height adjust for the driver.
EPA fuel economy 25 city/36 highway mpg with 2.0L and manual
Regular unleaded 87 octane fuel
Oil change by indicator system, not to exceed 10,000 miles or 12 months
NHTSA 5-star overall crash rating
IIHS Top Safety Pick
Standard 10 airbags, ABS, ESC, traction control, reactive head restraints
The SE runs the 2.0-liter engine on regular 87-octane fuel and delivers 25 city and 36 highway mpg with the manual transmission. An automatic option is available at slightly lower ratings.
Service follows the oil-life monitor. Change oil and filter when it signals, and never go past 10,000 miles or one year. Tire rotation happens at each oil service.
Crash tests give a 5-star NHTSA overall score with strong frontal and side results. IIHS awards Top Safety Pick status. Ten airbags come standard along with four-wheel ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, brake assist and LATCH anchors.
Daily living is straightforward with the soft-touch cabin, folding rear seat and basic power windows. Keep up with the oil monitor and standard fluid checks to maintain reliability.
Length 4672 mm, Width 1830 mm, Height 1465 mm, Wheelbase 2703 mm (Dart 2013–2016)
Sources: manufacturer data, Chrysler Group 2013 Dodge Dart Specifications, dimensions at curb weight with standard wheels and tires), fuel tank 15.8 gal , 13.2 gal on the Aero.